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Historic Preservation General Design Guidelines for Historic Properties Seeks Input
August 20 , 2007 by Editor
The Phoenix Historic Preservation Office and Historic Preservation Commission are seeking input from Phoenix historic property owners on design issues that come up in historic neighborhoods and for owners of individually designated historic properties at two workshops scheduled for 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Virginia G. Piper Auditorium, 600 E. Van Buren St., and 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, at Phoenix City Hall, assembly rooms A – C, 200 W. Washington St.
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Greater Phoenix resale numbers tracking near historical norms
MESA, Arizona —February, like January, tends to be a poor indicator of the coming year. In addition, it is a short month, so it is typically a low month for sales activity, frequently being the lowest month of the year. For February, 4,280 homes were recorded sold, in contrast to 4,520 for January, 5,460 for a year ago and 7,935 transactions in 2005. This was the lowest February since 4,090 homes were recorded sold in 2003, which was the lowest month for 2003. So far in 2007 a total of 8,800 homes have been recorded sold in contrast to 10,715 in 2006 and 17,290 in 2005 for the same time period.
While the resale market is tracking near historical norms, the overall health of the market will become more evident in the next few months, which are traditionally the strongest for the resale market, according Jay Q. Butler, director of Realty Studies at Arizona State University’s Polytechnic campus.
“If 2007 is to show some improvement, listings should be increasing with a corresponding improvement in buyer activity. However, the activity levels should be well below those of the last few years, because the current market lacks the market frenzy to own and/or invest at almost any price and reasoning,” said Butler.
If the international economy and political situation remains stable, the general expectation is that the 2007 resale housing market should be a good year, but no where near the records.
Much like the ever-increasing sales activity of the last few years, the rapid improvement in prices has disappeared. The median home price has been very stable at $260,000, which is the same as January, but down from last year’s $265,000. For February 2007, 16 percent of all recorded sales were for homes priced from $125,000 to $199,999, 43 percent for $200,000 to $299,999 and 39 percent for homes priced more than $300,000. Last year, the distribution was 19 percent of all recorded sales were for homes priced from $125,000 to $199,999, 40 percent for $200,000 to $299,999 and 37 percent for homes priced more than $300,000.
The increase in the higher price levels demonstrates the importance of the move-up market in a slowing market. Since the greater Phoenix area is so large, the median price can range significantly from $687,500 ($665,000 in January) in North Scottsdale to $139,500 ($148,000 in January) in the Sky Harbor area of the city of Phoenix.
Since home prices have declined slightly from a year ago, the monthly payment of $1,300 is down from last year’s $1,320. Even though mortgage interest rates have been declining for the last few months, limited home appreciation and household income continues to raise concern about the ability of some homeowners to maintain their homes. This may be especially evident for those that have used some of the more creative financing instruments, such as option payment plans and initially low-interest-rate adjustable mortgages.
Because townhouse/condominium units are popular with seasonal visitors, it is not unusual to observe an improvement in February. Thus, February had 1,050 sales, in comparison to 850 for January and 1,260 sales for a year ago. The median home price has been very stable at $175,000, which is also the same as a year ago.
The median square footage for a single-family home recorded sold in February 2007 was 1,670 square feet, which is larger than the 1,620 square feet for a year ago. The larger size further demonstrates the role of the move-up sector in the local housing market. In the townhouse/condominium sector, the median square footage was 1,085 square feet, which is smaller than the 1,135 square feet reported a year ago.
- In contrast to February 2006, recorded sales in the city of Phoenix decreased from 1,645 sales to 1,215 sales, while the median sales price increased to $228,470 from $213,750 for a year ago. Since Phoenix is a geographically large city, the median prices can range significantly such as $139,500 in the Sky Harbor area to $305,000 ($353,500 in January) in the Union Hills area. The townhouse/condominium sector decreased from 425 to 355 sales while the median price decreased from $158,500 to $150,000.
- While the Scottsdale resale home market declined from 400 to 355 recorded sales, the median sales price increased from last year’s $575,000 to $600,000. The median resale home price is $687,500 ($665,000 in January) in North Scottsdale and $321,250 ($308,000 in January) in South Scottsdale. The townhouse/condominium sector in Scottsdale also decreased from 235 to 220 sales and the median sales price decreased from $285,000 to $254,950.
- The Mesa resale housing market declined from 655 to 460 sales, while the median price fell from $245,000 to $238,500 ($240,000 in January). The townhouse/condominium sector also fell from 190 to 140 sales, while the median home price increased from $155,000 to $161,400.
- Glendale decreased from 435 to 300 sales and the median sales price decreased from $250,000 to $242,850 ($238,500 in January). The townhouse/condominium sector also slowed from 65 to 50 sales, while the median sales price decreased from $140,000 to $139,000.
· For the city of Peoria, the resale market decreased from 275 sales to 235 sales, with the median price moving from $275,000 to $270,000 ($260,000 in January). The townhouse/condominium sector remained at 25 sales and the median price increased from $169,900 to $184,000.
- In comparison to a year ago, the Sun City resale market remained at 100 sales, while the median sales price decreased to $204,500 from $216,000. As resale activity in Sun City West stayed at 55 sales, the median sales price decreased from $243,500 to $230,000. The townhouse/condominium market in Sun City declined from 60 to 45 recorded sales, while the median home price decreased from $146,450 to $129,000. In Sun City West, activity improved from 15 to 30 sales and the median sales price decreased from $180,000 to $166,000.
- The resale market in Gilbert decreased from 290 to 230 sales, with the median sales price decreasing from $341,000 to $307,500 ($319,000 in January). The townhouse/condominium market fell from 20 to 15 sales as the median sales price decreased from $213,000 to $205,500.
- For the city of Chandler, the resale market fell from 400 to 280 recorded sales, while the median sales price improved from $299,900 to $307,500 ($305,000 in January). The townhouse/condominium market declined from 65 to 50 sales and the median sales price declined from $183,600 to $170,830.
§ The resale market in Tempe increased from 120 to 135 sales, while the median sales price decreased from $300,000 to $280,000 ($282,950 in January). The townhouse/condominium sector slowed from 90 to 50 sales and the median sales price decreased from $185,000 to $182,500.
- The highest median sales price was in Paradise Valley at $1,740,000 with a median square foot house of 3,840 square feet.
· In the West Valley, the following communities represent 9 percent of the resale market.
o Avondale fell from 110 to 70 sales, with the median price moving from $261,000 to $242,080 ($243,950 in January).
o El Mirage decreased from 60 to 45 sales, and the median home price went from $221,000 to $206,000 ($202,000 in January).
o Goodyear declined from 80 to 65 sales, with the median price decreasing from $289,000 to $270,000 ($260,000 in January)
o Surprise increased from 200 to 215 sales, while the median price decreased from $260,750 a year ago to $245,000 ($247,235 in January).
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Realty Studies
Realty Studies is associated with the Morrison School of Management and Agribusiness at Arizona State University’s Polytechnic campus. Realty Studies collects and analyzes data concerning real estate in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. It is a comprehensive and objective source of real estate information for private, public and governmental agencies. Its director, Dr. Jay Q. Butler, may be reached at (480) 727-1300 or e-mail him at Jay.Butler@asu.edu.
ASU’s Polytechnic campus, located in southeast Mesa, offers bachelor and graduate degree programs, unparalleled by other Arizona state universities, through the Morrison School of Management and Agribusiness, East College, the College of Science and Technology, and the School of Educational Innovation and Teacher Preparation. Visit us online at http://www.poly.asu.edu.
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Jump Start Your Business program at Red Mountain Library
City of Mesa Library
For Release: March 6, 2007
Contact: Marcie Andrews
Red Mountain Library
480-644-3582 Tel
marcie.andrews@cityofmesa.org
“Jumpstart your business” program at Red Mountain Library
Anyone starting or running a small business can learn about free community resources at the “Jumpstart Your Business: Free Business Resources” program, Tuesday, March 20th, 6:30-8:30pm at Red Mountain =
Library, 635 N. Power Road in Mesa.
The free evening workshop will feature presentations and information from many local resources, including the Small Business Administrations (SBA), SCORE – Counselors to America’s Small Business= , Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Self-Employment Loan Fund (SELF), Mesa’s Office of Economic Development and the City of Mesa Library. Following the presentations, participants can meet one-on-one with representatives and learn how to use the library’s business databases f= or business and marketing research. It’s a program designed to help local=
business start-ups and those running or expanding become more successful.=
No registration is necessary.
For more information about this program and the library, call 480- 644-2207, or visit www.mesalibrary.org.
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Asian Pacific American Business Expo Scheduled for Nov. 4
Entrepreneurs, business owners and large corporations interested in establishing or expanding work with the Valley’s Asian Pacific American community are invited to the 11th annual Asian Pacific American Business Expo, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Phoenix Convention Center’s new West Building, Third and Adams streets.
Mayor Phil Gordon will open this year’s event which features more than 100 small business information booths, entertainment, refreshments and door prizes. The event’s major sponsors include the city of Phoenix, Honeywell, SCF Arizona and the Asian Chamber of Commerce.
The expo encourages and enables business and banking partners to connect with the growing Asian community, as well as allows businesses and industries to tap into the Asian Pacific market. The expo also offers cultural discoveries and exchanges of Asian food, language, music, dance and costume.
Admission is free. For more information, call 602-495-5509.
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| Kurt Warner to Speak at
Business Motivational Seminar
Kurt Warner, quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League, captured the imagination of the sports world in 1999 when he defied the odds by emerging from obscurity to lead the St. Louis Rams to a victory in Super Bowl XXXIV. In that same year, Warner was named the NFL and Super Bowl Most Valuable Player and stood out as the spiritual leader of the Championship team. MORE INFO
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Work: 480-998-0246 Email: bill@azhttp.com  http://www.linkedin.com/in/billaustinFamous Quotes |
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Finalists Selected for
Governor’s
Celebration of Innovation Awards
Winners to be Announced Evening of December 5, 2006;
Event of the Year to Honor Arizona’s Top Technological and Business Achievements
The Arizona Technology Council, in partnership with the Arizona Department of Commerce, announced the following companies have been chosen as finalists by the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation event’s selection committee comprised of local business and academic leaders. One company, within each category, will be announced as the winner the night of the event. The award categories and finalists for each are as follows:
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The Pioneering Innovation Award |
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Ribomed Biotechnologies, Inc. |
| Primary Contact: Dave Hanak |
| Director of Sales & Marketing |
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Perfect Power |
| Primary Contact: Lynn Paige |
| CEO |
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Honeywell International Inc. |
| Primary Contact: Erik Rasmussen |
| Public Relations Manager |
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The Innovator of the Year Award |
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Note: “Innovator of the Year” distinction is comprised of four levels. |
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Innovator of the Year Award-Start-up |
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Medipacs LLC |
| Primary Contact: Mark Banister |
| President |
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Southwest Windpower, Inc. |
| Primary Contact: Andrew Kruse |
| Co-founder/ Vice President of Business Development |
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928-779-9463 or andy@windenergy.com |
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Gw Medical Technologies, LLC |
| Primary Contact: William J. Gartner |
| President & CEO |
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Innovator of the Year Award-Small Company |
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InPlay Technologies, Inc. |
| Primary Contact: Heather Beshears |
| VP, Corp. Communications |
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Ensynch Inc |
| Primary Contact: Tyeson Cluff |
| Marketing Manager |
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RF Code |
| Primary Contact: Tim Bresien |
| Director of Marketing |
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Innovator of the Year Award-Large Company |
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Mobility Electronics |
| Primary Contact: Mary Garrett |
| Launch: Partner, Director of Public Relations |
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Avnet, Inc. |
| Primary Contact: Patrick McAvoy |
| Sierra Creative Group: Principal |
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IBM Arizona- “ServiceArizona (SAZ)” |
| Primary Contact: Scott Whitfield |
| Project Executive, IBM Global Services, Government Industry |
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Innovator of the Year Award-Academia |
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AzTE (Arizona Technology Enterprises) |
| Primary Contact: Charlie Lewis |
| VP Marketing & Venture Development |
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BioDesign-A Pox Against Infectious Disease |
| Primary Contact: Kimberly Ovitt |
| Marketing and Communication Director |
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Bio5 Institute |
| Primary Contact: Grace Brown |
| Director, Marketing & Communications |
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William F. McWhortor Community Service Leader of the Year Award |
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Kevin Hickey-Netpro |
| Primary Contact: Christine McDermott |
| VP Corporate Communications |
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Avnet, Inc. |
| Primary Contact: Teri Radosevich |
| Director of Community Relations |
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Bob Hagen-Southern Arizona Technology Council |
| Primary Contact: Jodi Horton |
| President, IDEA @ Work, Inc. |
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Ed Denison Business Leader of the Year Award |
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David Engert-Quality Care Solutions Incorporated (QCSI) |
| Primary Contact: Hakon Johanson |
| Marketing Specialist |
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Gene Holmquist– Ensynch Inc. |
| Primary Contact: Daniel Moran |
| Publicist-Kathy Sacks Group |
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Kathleen M. Perkins– Breault Research Organization |
| Primary Contact: Susanne Gerdes |
| Co-Chair |
Young Innovator of the Year Award Winners
The “Best of the Best” of the Arizona Engineering and Science Fairs (grades 9-12) for the year 2006. Each of these students will receive a $1000 scholarship to further enhance their education.
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Erin Eppard |
| Thunderbird High School |
| Teacher: Renee Kaye |
| Project Name: Operator Injury Mitigation Using Electronic Sensing, |
| Mechanical Braking and Decoupling Devices in Handheld Circular Saws. |
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Jingyuan Luo |
| Hamilton High School |
| Teacher: Debbie Nipar |
| Project Name: Toxicity and Ecological Implications of Nanomaterials to |
| Phytoplankton. |
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Albert Shieh |
| Chaparral High School |
| Teacher: Richard Peterson |
| Project Name: Novel Algorithms for Automated SNP Genotyping |
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Gabor Angeli |
| Catalina Foothills High School |
| Teacher: Ann Marie Condes |
| Project Category: Computer Science/Chemistry Project Name: Development |
| of a Semi-Automatic Mass spectra Evaluation (SAME) Program. |
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Teacher of the Year Award: |
| Renee Kaye |
| AP Biology |
| Thunderbird High School |
“The finalists for this year’s Governor’s Celebration of Innovation are some of the most impressive we have seen in the four year history of the event. It is obvious that Arizona’s technology industry continues to thrive when we see the quality of companies that make their home in our great state,” said Kevin Margeson, Chairman of the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation event, and Director of the Arizona Aerospace and Defense Industry Association.
In its fourth year, the awards program is acknowledged as the premier recognition of statewide technological and business achievement and leadership in innovation. The awards dinner will be held at the Pointe South Mountain Resort on December 5, 2006. The event begins with a reception at 5:00 p.m., with dinner and ceremonies beginning at 6:30 p.m. The program will end at 9:00 p.m. This year’s event features an early bird deadline for registration. Tables of ten are $1,250 for Council members and $1750 for non-members before November 7th, $1,500 for Council members and $2,000 for non-members after November 7th. Individual tickets are $125 for Council members and $175 for non-members before November 7th, and $150 for Council members and $200 for non-members after November 7th. To purchase a table or individual ticket go to http://www.celebration-of-innovation.com.
Award Category Descriptions
- Pioneering Innovation
Presented to an outstanding company that has gone above and beyond the call of duty in contributing to Arizona ‘s technology industry through sustained business presence, corporate citizenship, community involvement, and business success. A company of any size or technical discipline may be nominated. The award is limited to commercial enterprises doing business in Arizona for 5 years or more.
- Innovator of the Year – Start-Up Company
Presented to a company or business unit that has achieved significant business success, technical innovation, or scientific achievement in the past calendar year and meets the following requirements: Must be actively selling or developing a commercially available product or service for less than 24 months; Must be generating revenue and/or receiving funding; Must demonstrate innovation and potential viability; Company or business unit must be based in Arizona; Innovation must be developed in Arizona; Must have a management structure of one or more persons; Profitability is not a requirement
- Innovator of the Year – Small Company
Presented to a company or business unit that has achieved significant business success, technical innovation, or scientific achievement in the past calendar year and meets the following requirements: Must be in operation for 24 months or more; Must be generating less than $50 million in annual revenues; Company or business unit must be based in Arizona; Innovation must be developed in Arizona; Innovation may have been in previous years
- Innovator of the Year – Large Company
Presented to a company or business unit (no limit on the duration of the project) that has achieved significant business success, technical innovation, or scientific achievement in the past calendar year and meets the following requirements: Must be in operation for 24 months or more; Must be generating $50 million or more in annual revenues; Company or business unit must be based in Arizona; Innovation must be developed in Arizona; Innovation may have been in previous years
- Innovator of the Year – Academia
Presented to a department or office within an accredited higher education institution that has achieved success through innovation in the past calendar year and meets the following requirements: Each department or office may submit 1 project for consideration; Has achieved success through research and development; Must demonstrate technical innovation, scientific achievement and potential commercial viability; Institution must be based in Arizona; Open to both college students and faculty; Has contributed to economic development within Arizona through teaching, research or other academic pursuits
- William F. McWhortor Community Service Leader of the Year Award
Presented to an individual or organization (including Not For Profit) that contributes to Arizona ‘s technology industry through relentless community involvement, leadership, visibility and excellence in economic development activity. Any individual or organization representing industry, government, or academia may be nominated. Award is limited to individuals or organizations residing in Arizona 5 years or more.
- Ed Denison Business Leader of the Year Award
Presented to an individual who contributes to Arizona ‘s technology industry through sustained growth of their business or company. Any individual in a leadership position employed by an Arizona-based business, or division of a corporation operating in Arizona may be nominated for this award. Leadership qualities such as entrepreneurship, community involvement, and management expertise will be considered. Award is limited to individuals residing in Arizona 5 years or more.
About the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation
The Governor’s Celebration of Innovation was established in 2003 by combining two technology award ceremonies: the High Tech Industry Cluster’s 17-year student awards ceremony and the Arizona Software and Internet Association’s 10-year “Celebration of Innovation”. With the addition of the Governor’s support, the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation has become the premier technology community gathering of its kind in Arizona. The inaugural Governor’s Celebration of Innovation took place in November 2003 and was a colossal success with over 1,200 in attendance. For more information visit http://www.celebration-of-innovation.com.
About Arizona Technology Council
The Arizona Technology Council’s vision is for Arizona to be recognized as a top-tier center for technology-based industries and businesses with an education system that produces a best-of-class 21st century workforce in a statewide community where its citizens share in the highest quality of life possible. The Council’s mission is to drive partnerships, policies and programs that advance the business climate for Arizona’s technology community. The Council delivers on this mission by representing, supporting and advocating for member companies through initiatives, advocacy, networking and effective communications. The Arizona Technology Council is the largest member-driven technology association in the state. The Arizona Technology Council represents the interests of over 35,000 employees across more than 500 of the leading technology companies their support firms, educational institutions and state-wide economic development groups that collectively form Arizona’s technology community. Donna Kent was named president and CEO of the Arizona Technology Council in November 2005. Along with Ms. Kent, the organization is led by Chairman of the Board and former President and Chief Executive, Todd Bankofier, an appointed executive committee and a board of directors comprised of a cross-section of academic, private and public sector professionals. For more information, visit http://www.aztechcouncil.org.
About Arizona Department of Commerce
Collaborating with economic development partners statewide, the Arizona Department of Commerce works to create jobs, expand the tax base, increase per capita income and promote a globally competitive business environment. The agency provides reliable information and research, community assistance, targeted business attraction and development coupled with strategic workforce development. Nationally and internationally, the Department of Commerce promotes Arizona assets: a growing, high-tech workforce; competitive operating environment; easy access to major markets; affordable, available real estate; reliable utilities; abundant natural resources and an unmatched quality of life. For more information, visit www.azcommerce.com.
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Public Invited to Review and Discuss Proposed Alternatives for Phoenix Goodyear Airport
Phoenix, AZ — The City of Phoenix Aviation Department is inviting the public to an informational workshop on the master planning process for Phoenix Goodyear Airport. The workshop will be held Wednesday August 16, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Goodyear, 2000 N. Litchfield Road. This is the third such workshop hosted by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department.
The Airport Master plan currently being prepared for Phoenix Goodyear Airport will ultimately provide recommendations regarding the future development of the airport. Phoenix Goodyear Airport is owned and operated by the City of Phoenix.
During the August 16 workshop, proposed alternatives will be reviewed and discussed. Members of the project team will be available for one-on-one discussions. There will also be opportunities for the public to provide written or verbal comments. Members of the public are invited to drop in any time between 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
For more information of the City of Phoenix Aviation Department master planning processes for both Phoenix Goodyear and Phoenix Deer Valley visit www.phxskyharbor.com.
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Fair Housing Workshop
Learn more about fair housing practices and laws at a free two-hour workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 17, at Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Ave.
The workshops, sponsored by the city of Phoenix Equal Opportunity Department, will explain how fair housing practices apply to apartments, houses, condominiums and mobile home parks.
It is illegal for housing providers to discriminate against tenants, rental applicants or customers on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or familiar status. Housing providers include landlords, leasing agents, realtors, property managers and others.
Examples of housing discrimination include refusing to show an apartment, condominium or house to an interested minority applicant; having an “all adult” complex, except for senior housing; and building or designing an apartment complex that is not handicap accessible.
Registration is suggested. Call 602-262-7486/voice or 602-534-1557/TTY to register.
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Phoenix Arizona –Certification Workshops for Minority, Women and Small Business Owners
Minority, woman and small business owners in Maricopa County are invited to attend free workshops and learn more about the city of Phoenix business certification programs and how they can provide opportunities for small business economic growth.
The city’s Equal Opportunity Department is offering a yearlong series of monthly educational workshops to help business owners complete the application process for certification with the city as a minority-, woman-owned or small business enterprise. The workshops offer in-depth information about the requirements, process and benefits of becoming certified.
The next workshop will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at Longview Community Center, 4040 N. 14th St.
Seating is limited for these presentations. Call the Phoenix Equal Opportunity Department at 602-262-6790/voice or 602/534-1557/TTY to reserve a space.
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